Head to head

Samsung Galaxy A16 vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 14 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The Samsung Galaxy A16 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 74 against 47 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The ZTE nubia A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,499 against PKR 54,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Samsung Galaxy A16 takes it by 26.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Samsung Galaxy A16 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Samsung Galaxy A16 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Samsung Galaxy A16 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Samsung Galaxy A16 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Samsung Galaxy A16 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 18,500 less.
  • Samsung Galaxy A16 charges 2.5W faster.
  • Samsung Galaxy A16 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Samsung Galaxy A16 ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Samsung Galaxy A16 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Samsung Galaxy A16 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy A16 if…

you care most about performance, camera, display, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy A16 ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 54,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Announced October 7, 2024; released October 25, 2024 July 30, 2026
Dimensions 164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 200 g 193 g Better
Water resistance No official IP rating IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.7 in 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2340 px (~396 ppi) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type Super AMOLED 90Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Scratch-resistant glass Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 14 with One UI 6.1 (upgradable up to at least Android 16 / One UI 8) Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 6 GB or 8 GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 128 GB or 256 GB Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP wide + 5 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP macro Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 13 MP Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 25W wired Better 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes (region-dependent) No
Sensors Fingerprint (side), accelerometer, compass, proximity, gyro Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0 USB Type-C OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A16 or ZTE nubia A57?

Samsung Galaxy A16 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 26.8 points. It wins on performance, camera, display, memory & storage and value for money. ZTE nubia A57 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Samsung Galaxy A16 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy A16 is listed at PKR 54,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 18,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A16 or ZTE nubia A57?

Samsung Galaxy A16 scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy A16 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on ZTE nubia A57, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy A16 or ZTE nubia A57?

Samsung Galaxy A16 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy A16 runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm) while ZTE nubia A57 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.